Multi-look bedding

ABSTRACT

Bedding having a first image printed on a first surface and a second image printed on a second surface, which facilitates multiple looks and/or an extended use are generally disclosed. An embodiment includes a bedding element comprising a cavity, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an opening through which an object may be inserted into the cavity, a first graphic printed on the exterior surface, and a second graphic printed on the interior surface, the first graphic different from the second graphic. Other embodiments and described and claimed.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/671,429 filed Jul. 13, 2012, entitled “MULTI-LOOK BEDDING AND AMETHOD OF MARKETING THEREOF,” and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No.61/671,879 filed Jul. 16, 2012, entitled “EXTENDABLE-USE BEDDING ANDMETHOD OF MARKETING THEREOF,” both of which are incorporated herein byreference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

1. Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field ofbedding, and more particularly to bedding having multiple looks, whichmay facilitate an extended-use. More specifically, the presentdisclosure relates to a bedding set, such as for children, with multiplelooks, designs, and/or color schemes, which may be switched in order tochange the current look or to extend the use of the bedding as thetastes of the child mature.

2. Related Art

People often like to have the ability to switch up the look of differentitems within their possession. They do not want to be locked into justone look. In furtherance of these desires, people enjoy having theability to switch such items in order to match certain occasions, colorstory, characters, or other items. For example, most people havedifferent shoes or sneakers to match different outfits. As anotherexample, women have different purses, also to match different outfits,as well as to befit certain events or occasions.

Other times, people often just grow tired of a certain look, and assuch, may want to change the look of certain things. For example, peoplemay grow tired of a certain paint color within their houses, and maywant to switch to a completely different color. However, this may oftenpose problems with the other décor and/or furniture in the house, as thenew color may completely clash with the décor and/or furniture.

Additionally, people often change their tastes and interests as theymature, which may cause them to desire to change the look of certainthings to match their new tastes and interests. For example, childrenexpress their tastes and interests, such as a favorite television show,super hero, cartoon character, toy, etc., in a variety of ways andforms, such as displaying them on various objects. Such objects mayinclude, but are not limited to, clothing, bedding, pictures,lunchboxes, backpacks, stickers, books, and the like.

However, as children grow older, their interests begin to change andmature. For example, characters and/or designs they used to adore becometoo childish. As such, all the items bearing those characters and/ordesigns are no longer desired, and need to be discarded and replacedwith new items more in line with the child's new tastes and interests.Oftentimes, this involves a large number of items that amount to asizable amount of investment, i.e., money, to obtain. Given the rapiditywith which children's interests change, the length of time a productends up being used may not result in a satisfactory investment.

One area of a household where this desire to change a certain look mayarise is in the bedroom, specifically with the bedding, which is acentral feature and focal point in the bedroom. A person may grow olderor just tired of certain color stories, designs, characters, pattern,etc. of the bedding in his or her room, and as such may want to switchto a new bedding set. This may require him or her to have multipleadditional bedding sets, which may end up being quite costly, dependingon how often he or she likes to switch up the look, as well as thequality of the bedding.

Therefore, a need exists for a bedding set, such as for children, thathas multiple looks to allow a user of the bedding to switch the looksdepending on his or her age, color scheme, character theme, tastes ormood at a specific time, as well as an effective method for marketingsuch a multi-look bedding set. Additionally, a need exists for a beddingset, such as for children, the use of which may be extended toaccommodate the maturing tastes and interests of the user of the beddingset, as well as an effective method for marketing such an extendable-usebedding set.

SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the DetailedDescription. This Summary is not intended to identify key features oressential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended asan aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bedding setincluding a bedding element comprising a cavity, an exterior surface, aninterior surface, and an opening through which an object may be insertedinto the cavity. The bedding element having a first graphic printed onthe exterior surface and a second graphic printed on the interiorsurface, the first graphic different from the second graphic. In furtherembodiments, the first and second graphics relate to a character. Inalternative further embodiments, the first graphic comprises an image ofthe character and the second graphic comprises a symbol for thecharacter.

As another example, various embodiments provide a bedding elementcomprising a first graphic printed on a top surface of the beddingelement and a second graphic printed on a bottom surface of the beddingelement, the first graphic different from the second graphic. In furtherembodiments, the first graphic comprises an image of a character and thesecond graphic comprises a symbol for the character. In furtherembodiments, the first graphic relates to a character and the secondgraphic relates to a pattern.

As another example, various embodiments provide a method formanufacturing a bedding element having a first surface and a secondsurface, the method comprising determining a theme, selecting a firstgraphic to be printed on the first surface based at least in part on thetheme, selecting a second graphic to be printed on the second surface,the first graphic different than the second graphic, and printing thefirst graphic and the second graphic on the first surface and the secondsurface, respectively.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure will now bedescribed with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIGS. 1-4 illustrate block diagrams of example bedding elements inaccordance with embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate block diagrams of alternative perspective viewsof another example bedding element in accordance with embodiments of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates an example bedding set in accordance with embodimentsof the present disclosure;

FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate another example bedding set in accordance withembodiments of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 8A-8B illustrate still another example bedding set in accordancewith embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 9-10 illustrate example packaging inserts in accordance withembodiments of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 11-12 illustrate example marketing materials in accordance withembodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 13 illustrates an example method for making a bedding element, allarranged in accordance with at least some embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, in which illustrativeembodiments are shown. It is to be appreciated, that in the followingdetailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in orderto provide a thorough understanding of embodiments or other examplesdescribed herein. In some instances, well-known methods, procedures andcomponents have not been described in detail, so as to not obscure thefollowing description.

Further, the examples disclosed are for exemplary purposes only andother examples may be employed in lieu of, or in combination with, theexamples disclosed. It should also be noted the examples presentedherein should not be construed as limiting of the scope of embodimentsof the present disclosure, as other equally effective examples arepossible and likely.

FIGS. 1-4 and 5A-5B are block diagrams of example bedding elements100-500 respectively, all arranged according to at least someembodiments of the present disclosure. The material of each of thebedding elements described herein may be any fabric or textile,including, but not limited to, cotton, silk, polyester, nylon, or anycombination thereof, and the like, that is customarily used for bedding.Furthermore, the sizes of each of the bedding elements will be such soas to fit the various sizes of mattresses, including, but not limitedto, twin, full, queen, king, California king, and infant.

Additionally, bedding sets (e.g., described more fully with respect toFIG. 6, FIGS. 7A-7B, and 8A-8B) may be formed and include one or more ofthe bedding elements described herein. It is envisioned that the beddingsets described herein may include any number of elements. For example,one embodiment may include two standard pillow cases. Another embodimentmay include the fitted sheet and flat sheet. Another embodiment mayinclude just the comforter cover.

Referring specifically to FIG. 1, as depicted, the bedding element 100includes a top surface 112 and a bottom surface 116. The top surface 112includes a first graphic 114 printed thereon while the bottom surface116 includes a second graphic 118, which is different from the firstgraphic 114, printed thereon. In some examples, the bedding element 100may be a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a quilt, a blanket, or an accessorycommonly associated with bedding (e.g., a bed skirt, a canopy cover, orthe like.)

As described, the first and second graphics 114 and 118 are different.In general, the first and second graphics 114 and 118 may relate tolicensed character(s), unlicensed character(s), a color story, apattern, or the like. Although the first and second graphics 114 and 118are different, they may share the same theme (e.g., relate to the samecharacter(s), have a similar pattern, or the like.) Alternatively, thefirst and second graphics 114 and 118 may not relate to a common theme.

As an example, the first graphic 114 may include a cartoon characterfrom a show or movie, such as one produced by WALT DISNEY, and thesecond graphic 118 may include a different image of the cartooncharacter, a different character from the same or different movie, or arepresentation of the cartoon character (e.g., a symbol, or the like).The first and second graphics 114 and 118 may further differ from eachother with different color stories or schemes, patterns, and the like.

In other embodiments, the first graphic and second graphic 114 and 118may relate to separate themes, colors and characters altogether. Forexample, the first graphic 114 may relate to a character and or themewhile the second graphic 118 merely depicts a particular pattern orcolor scheme. Thus, when the user, such as a child, has grown older ortired of the first graphic 114, he or she may switch the bedding element100 from the top surface 112 to the bottom surface 116 to change thedisplay from the first graphic 114 to the second graphic 116 (i.e., fromone character, color, and/or design to a new set of ones.) This willallow for the user to implement a new look without a new bedding set.

As another example, the top surface 112 may be generally for a firststage of use (i.e., when the child is still at a young age, for example,pre-adolescence.) As such, the first graphic 114, which is printed onthe top surface 112 may comprise more child-like images, including, butnot limited to, cartoon characters, super heros, such as those found inWALT DISNEY shows or movies. The bottom surface 116 may be generally fora second stage of use (i.e., when the child has matured and hasdeveloped more mature tastes and interests, for example, has grown outof the cartoon phase.) As such, the second graphic 118, which is printedon the bottom surface 116, may comprise patterns including, but notlimited to, checkers, argyle, stripes, flowers, dots, and the like, ormore subtle indications or symbols of the previous earlier childhoodfirst graphic, as opposed to child-like images.

Thus, when the child has grown older, for example, into the adolescent,pre-teen, or teenager age, he or she could switch the bedding element100 from the top surface 112 to the bottom surface 116 (e.g., by turningthe bedding element 100 over) so as to change the display from thechild-like images (e.g., the first graphic 114) to the more maturepattern (e.g., the second graphic 118). This will allow for extended useof the bedding set as it extends beyond the child stage.

As another example, the first graphic 114 may include a character, suchas, from a show, movie, comic book, or the like, and the second image118 may include a less childlike or subtle representation of thecharacter (e.g., a shield, a symbol, a name, or in general any anotherindication of the character).

Turning now to FIG. 2, the bedding elements 200 includes a cavity 205through which an object may be inserted. In some examples, the beddingelements 200 may be a standard pillow case, a sham pillow case, a fittedpillow case, or a comforter cover. Accordingly, the object that may beinserted into the cavity 205 may be a pillow or a comforter. Asdepicted, the bedding element 200 includes external surfaces 210 and aninternal surfaces 220. Furthermore, the external surface 210 has a topsurface 212 and a bottom surface 216. A first graphic 214 is shownprinted on the external top surface 212 while a second graphic 218,which is different than the first graphic 214, is shown printed on theexternal bottom surface 216.

As described, the first and second graphics 214 and 218 are different.In general, the first and second graphics 214 and 218 may relate tolicensed character(s), unlicensed character(s), a color story, apattern, or the like. Although the first and second graphics 214 and 218are different, they may share the same theme (e.g., relate to the samecharacter(s), have a similar pattern, or the like.) Alternatively, thefirst and second graphics 214 and 218 may not relate to a common theme.

As an example, the first graphic 214 may include a cartoon characterfrom a show or movie, such as one produced by WALT DISNEY, and thesecond graphic 218 may include a different character from the same ordifferent movie. The first and second graphics 214 and 218 may furtherdiffer from each other with different color stories or schemes,patterns, and the like.

In other embodiments, the first graphic and second graphic 214 and 218may relate to separate themes, colors and characters altogether. Forexample, the first graphic 214 may relate to a character and or themewhile the second graphic 218 merely depicts a particular pattern orcolor scheme. Thus, when the user, such as a child, has grown older ortired of the first graphic 214, he or she may switch the bedding element200 from the external top surface 212 to the external bottom surface 216so as to change the display from the first graphic 214 to the secondgraphic 216 (i.e., from one character, color, and/or design to a new setof ones.) This will allow for the user to implement a new look without anew bedding set.

As another example, the external top surface 212 may be generally for afirst stage of use (i.e., when the child is still at a young age, forexample, pre-adolescence.) As such, the first graphic 214, which isprinted on the external top surface 212, may comprise more child-likeimages, including, but not limited to, cartoon characters, super heros,and the like, such as those found in WALT DISNEY shows or movies. Theexternal bottom surface 216 may be generally for a second stage of use(i.e., when the child has matured and has developed more mature tastesand interests, for example, has grown out of the cartoon phase.) Assuch, the second graphic 218, which is printed on the external bottomsurface 216 may comprise patterns, including, but not limited to,checkers, argyle, stripes, flowers, dots, subtle symbols of thecharacters or super heros, and the like, as opposed to child-likeimages. Thus, when the child has grown older, for example, into theadolescent, pre-teen, or teenager age, he or she could switch thebedding element 200 from the external top surface 212 to the externalbottom surface 216 (e.g., by turning the bedding element 200 over) so asto change the display from the child-like images (e.g., the firstgraphic 214) to the more mature pattern (e.g., the second graphic 218).This will allow for extended use of the bedding set as it extends beyondthe child stage.

As a still alternative example, the first graphic 214 may include acharacter, such as, from a show, movie, comic book, or the like, and thesecond image 218 may include a more subtle representation of thecharacter (e.g., a shield, a symbol, a name, or in general any anotherindication of the character),

Turning now to FIG. 3, the bedding elements 300 includes a cavity 305through which an object may be inserted. In some examples, the beddingelements 300 may be a standard pillow case, a sham pillow case, a fittedpillow case, or a comforter cover. Accordingly, the object that may beinserted into the cavity 305 may be a pillow or a comforter. Asdepicted, the bedding element 300 includes external surfaces 310 and320. The external surfaces 310 include a top surface 312 and a bottomsurface 316. Furthermore, the internal surfaces 320 include a topsurface 322 and a bottom surface 326. It is to be appreciated, that theview of the internal bottom surface 326 is obscured by the external topsurface 312. A first graphic 314 is shown printed on the external topsurface 312 while a second graphic 318, which is different than thefirst graphic 314, is shown printed on the internal top surface 322.

As described, the first and second graphics 314 and 318 are different.In general, the first and second graphics 314 and 318 may relate tolicensed character(s), unlicensed character(s), a color story, apattern, or the like. Although the first and second graphics 314 and 318are different, they may share the same theme (e.g., relate to the samecharacter(s), have a similar pattern, or the like). Alternatively, thefirst and second graphics 314 and 318 may not relate to a common theme.

As an example, the first graphic 314 may include a cartoon characterfrom a show or movie, such as one produced by WALT DISNEY, and thesecond graphic 318 may include a different character from the same ordifferent movie. The first and second graphics 314 and 318 may furtherdiffer from each other with different color stories or schemes,patterns, and the like.

In other embodiments, the first graphic and second graphic 314 and 318may relate to separate themes, colors and characters altogether. Forexample, the first graphic 314 may relate to a character and or themewhile the second graphic 318 merely depicts a particular pattern orcolor scheme. Thus, when the user, such as a child, has grown older ortired of the first graphic 314, he or she may switch the bedding element300 from the external top surface 312 to the internal top surface 322(e.g., by turning the bedding element 300 inside-out) so as to changethe display from the first graphic 314 to the second graphic 316 (i.e.,from one character, color, and/or design to a new set of ones). Thiswill allow for the user to implement a new look without a new beddingset.

As another example, the external top surface 312 may be generally for afirst stage of use (i.e., when the child is still at a young age, forexample, pre-adolescence). As such, the first graphic 314, which isprinted on the external top surface 312, may comprise more child-likeimages, including, but not limited to, cartoon characters, such as thosefound in WALT DISNEY shows or movies.

The internal top surface 322 may be generally for a second stage of use(i.e., when the child has matured and has developed more mature tastesand interests, for example, has grown out of the cartoon phase). Assuch, the second graphic 318, which is printed on the internal topsurface 322 may comprise patterns, including, but not limited to,checkers, argyle, stripes, flowers, dots, subtle symbols of characters,and the like, as opposed to child-like images. Thus, when the child hasgrown older, for example, into the adolescent, pre-teen, or teenagerage, he or she could switch the bedding element 300 from the externaltop surface 312 to the internal top surface 322 (e.g., by turning thebedding element inside-out) so as to change the display from thechild-like images (e.g., the first graphic 314) to the more maturepattern (e.g., the second graphic 318). This will allow for extended useof the bedding set as it extends beyond the child stage.

As a still other example, the first graphic 314 may include a character,such as, from a show, movie, comic book, or the like, and the secondimage 318 may include a representation of the character (e.g., a shield,a symbol, a name, or in general any another indication of thecharacter).

Referring more specifically to FIG. 4, the bedding elements 400 includesa cavity 405 through which an object may be inserted. In some examples,the bedding elements 400 may be a standard pillow case, a sham pillowcase, a fitted pillow case, or a comforter cover. Accordingly, theobject that may be inserted into the cavity 405 may be a pillow or acomforter. As depicted, the bedding element 400 includes externalsurfaces 410 and 420. The external surfaces 410 include a top surface412 and a bottom surface 416. Furthermore, the internal surfaces 420include a top surface 422 and a bottom surface 426. It is to beappreciated, that the view of the internal bottom surface 426 isobscured by the external top surface 412. The external top and bottomsurfaces 412 and 416 have a first graphic 414 printed thereon while theinternal top and bottom surfaces 422 and 426 have a second graphic 418,which is different than the first graphic 414, printed thereon.

As described, the first and second graphics 414 and 418 are different.In general, the first and second graphics 414 and 418 may relate tolicensed character(s), unlicensed character(s), a color story, apattern, or the like. Although the first and second graphics 414 and 418are different, they may share the same theme (e.g., relate to the samecharacter(s), have a similar pattern, or the like). Alternatively, thefirst and second graphics 414 and 418 may not relate to a common theme.

As an example, the first graphic 414 may include a cartoon characterfrom a show or movie, such as one produced by WALT DISNEY, and thesecond graphic 418 may include a different character from the same ordifferent movie. The first and second graphics 414 and 418 may furtherdiffer from each other with different color stories or schemes,patterns, and the like. In other embodiments, the first graphic andsecond graphic 414 and 418 may relate to separate themes, colors andcharacters altogether. For example, the first graphic 414 may relate toa character and or theme while the second graphic 418 merely depicts aparticular pattern or color scheme. Thus, when the user, such as achild, has grown older or tired of the first graphic 414, he or she mayswitch the bedding element 400 from the external top surface 412 to theinternal top surface 422 (e.g., by turning the bedding element 400inside-out) so as to change the display from the first graphic 414 tothe second graphic 416 (i.e., from one character, color, and/or designto a new set of ones). This will allow for the user to implement a newlook without a new bedding set.

As another example, the external top surface 412 may be generally for afirst stage of use (i.e., when the child is still at a young age, forexample, pre-adolescence). As such, the first graphic 414, which isprinted on the external surfaces 410, may comprise more child-likeimages, including, but not limited to, cartoon characters, such as thosefound in WALT DISNEY shows or movies. The internal top surface 422 maybe generally for a second stage of use (i.e., when the child has maturedand has developed more mature tastes and interests, for example, hasgrown out of the cartoon phase). As such, the second graphic 418, whichis printed on the internal surfaces 420, may comprise patterns,including, but not limited to, checkers, argyle, stripes, flowers, dots,subtle symbols of characters, and the like, as opposed to child-likeimages. Thus, when the child has grown older, for example, into theadolescent, pre-teen, or teenager age, he or she could switch thebedding element 400 from the external top surface 412 to the internaltop surface 422 (e.g., by turning the bedding element inside-out) so asto change the display from the child-like images (e.g., the firstgraphic 414) to the more mature pattern (e.g., the second graphic 418).This will allow for extended use of the bedding set as it extends beyondthe child stage.

As a still alternative example, the first graphic 414 may include acharacter, such as, from a show, movie, comic book, or the like, and thesecond image 418 may include a subtle representation of the character(e.g., a shield, a symbol, a name, or in general any another indicationof the character).

Turning now to FIGS. 5A-5B, the bedding element 500 is shown inalternative perspective views (e.g., a top view is generally representedin FIG. 5A and a bottom view is generally represented in FIG. 5B). AsFIGS. 5A-5B depict the same bedding element, just from differentperspectives, they will be described together herein. As depicted, thebedding element 500 includes a cavity 505 through which an object may beinserted.

In some examples, the bedding elements 500 may be a standard pillowcase, a sham pillow case, a fitted pillow case, or a comforter cover.Accordingly, the object that may be inserted into the cavity 505 may bea pillow or a comforter. The bedding element 500 includes externalsurfaces 510 and 520. The external surfaces 510 include a top surface512 and a bottom surface 516. Furthermore, the internal surfaces 520include a top surface 522 and a bottom surface 526. The external topsurface 512 has a first graphic 514 printed thereon while the internaltop surface 522 has a second graphic 218 printed thereon. The externalbottom surface 516 has a third graphic 534 printed thereon while theinternal bottom surface 226 has a fourth graphic 538 printed thereon.

As depicted, the first, second, third, and fourth graphics 514, 518,534, and 538 are all different from each other. In general, the graphics514, 518, 534, and 538 may relate to licensed character(s), unlicensedcharacter(s), a color story, a pattern, or the like. Although thegraphics the graphics 514, 518, 534, and 538 are different, they mayshare the same theme (e.g., relate to the same character(s), have asimilar pattern, or the like). Alternatively, the graphics 514, 518,534, and 538 may not relate to a common theme.

As an example, one or more of the graphics 514, 518, 534, and 538 mayinclude a cartoon character from a show or movie, such as one producedby WALT DISNEY, while another one or more of the graphics 514, 518, 534,and 538 may include a different character from the same or differentmovie. The graphics 514, 518, 534, and 538 may further differ from eachother with different color stories or schemes, patterns, and the like.In some embodiments, two of the graphics (e.g., the first and secondgraphics 514 and 518) may relate to a common theme while the other twographics (e.g., the third and fourth graphics 534 and 538) may relate toa different theme. With some embodiments, the graphics 514, 518, 534,and 538 may relate to separate themes, colors and characters altogether.As a particularly illustrative examples, the first and second graphics514 and 518 may relate to a character and or theme while the third andfourth graphics 534 and 538 merely depicts a particular pattern or colorscheme.

Thus, when the user, such as a child, has grown older or tired of thefirst and second graphics 514 and/or 518, he or she may switch thebedding element 500 from the external surfaces 510 to the internal topsurfaces 520 (e.g., by turning the bedding element 500 inside-out) so asto change the display from the first and/or second graphics 514 and 518to the third and fourth graphics 534 and 538 (i.e., from one character,color, and/or design to a new set of ones). Alternatively, the user maysimply flip the bedding element 500 over to change to a differentgraphic. This will allow for the user to implement a new look without anew bedding set.

As another example, the external surfaces 510 may be generally for afirst stage of use (i.e., when the child is still at a young age, forexample, pre-adolescence). As such, the first and second graphics 514and 518, which are printed on the external surfaces 510, may comprisemore child-like images, including, but not limited to, cartooncharacters, such as those found in WALT DISNEY shows or movies. Theinternal surfaces 520 may be generally for a second stage of use (i.e.,when the child has matured and has developed more mature tastes andinterests, for example, has grown out of the cartoon phase). As such,the third and fourth graphics 534 and 538, which are printed on theinternal surfaces 520, may comprise patterns, including, but not limitedto, checkers, argyle, stripes, flowers, dots, subtle characterrepresentations, and the like, as opposed to child-like images. Thus,when the child has grown older, for example, into the adolescent,pre-teen, or teenager age, he or she could switch the bedding element500 from one of the external surface 510 to one of the internal surfaces520 (e.g., by turning the bedding element inside-out) so as to changethe display from the child-like images to the more mature pattern. Thiswill allow for extended use of the bedding element as it extends beyondthe child stage.

As a still alternative example, one of the graphics (e.g., the firstgraphic 514) may include a character, such as, from a show, movie, comicbook, or the like, and one of the other graphics (e.g., the second image518) may include a representation of the character (e.g., a shield, asymbol, a name, or in general any another indication of the character).

It is envisioned, that various combinations of bedding elements (e.g.,the bedding elements 100-500) may be packaged and or designed to workwith each other by having common themes. Accordingly, a bedding set mayinclude one or more of the bedding elements 100-500, which each may beconfigured to allow multiple looks and or provide for an extended use asdescribed above.

For example, FIG. 6 illustrates a bedding set 600 that includes beddingelements 610, 620, 630 and 640. As depicted, each of the beddingelements 610-640 include first and second surfaces. More particularly,the bedding element 610, which may correspond to a comforter cover, acomforter, or a blanket, includes a first image 612 printed on a firstsurface and a second image 614 printed on a second surface, where thefirst and second images 612 and 614 are different. The bedding element620, which may correspond to a standard pillow case, a sham pillow case,or a fitted pillow case, includes a first image 622 printed on a firstsurface and a second image 624 printed on a second surface, where thefirst and second images 622 and 624 are different. The bedding element630, which may correspond to a flat sheet or a fitted sheet, includes afirst image 632 printed on a first surface and a second image 634printed on a second surface, where the first and second images 632 and634 are different. The bedding element 640, which may correspond to aflat sheet or a fitted sheet, includes a first image 642 printed on afirst surface and a second image 644 printed on a second surface, wherethe first and second images 642 and 644 are different.

As depicted, the bedding elements 610-640 of the bedding set 610 allshare the same common theme and color story for the first set of images(e.g., 612, 622, 632, and 642), which is different from the common themeand/or color story of the second set of images (e.g., 614, 624, 634, and644). Thus, when the user, such as a child, has grown older or tired ofthe first set of images, he or she may switch (e.g., flip over, turninside-out, or the like) the bedding elements 610-640 such that thesecond set of images are displayed.

FIGS. 7A-7B illustrates an example of a bedding set 700 that includesbedding elements 710 and 720 which may be configured to achieve multiplelooks. In general, FIGS. 7A-7B depict alternative looks that may beachieved by the features of the bedding set 700. More particularly,referring to FIG. 7A, a first look is depicted, wherein a first image712, printed on a first surface of the bedding element 710, as well asfirst images 722, printed on first surfaces of the bedding elements 720,are displayed. Conversely, referring to FIG. 7B, a second look isdepicted using the same bedding set 700, wherein a second image 714,printed on a second surface of the bedding element 710, as well assecond images 724, printed on second surfaces of the bedding elements720, are displayed.

FIGS. 8A-8B illustrates another example bedding set 800 that includesbedding elements 810-840. In general, FIGS. 8A-8B depict alternativelooks that may be achieved by the features of the bedding set 800, andwhich may facilitate an extended use of the bedding set 800 (e.g., fromchild-hood to pre-teen and/or teenage years).

More particularly, referring to FIG. 8A, a first look is depicted,wherein first image 812, 822, 832, and 842, printed on first surfaces ofbedding elements 810, 820, 830, and 840 respectively, are displayed.Conversely, referring to FIG. 8B, a second look is depicted using thesame bedding set 800, wherein second images 814, 824, 834, and 844,printed on second surfaces of bedding elements 810, 820, 830, and 840respectively, are displayed.

FIGS. 9-10 illustrate exemplary packaging inserts for a bedding elementand/or set, arranged according to at least some embodiments of thepresent disclosure. For example, as described above, a bedding elementand/or bedding set may be provided that includes multiple looksrepresented in at least a first and second graphic. For example, thefirst graphic may include one character from a movie, and the secondgraphic may include another character from the same movie. The exemplarypackaging and/or marketing stories may depict representations of thedifferent achievable looks as well as may extol the benefits of themulti look and/or extended use bedding elements and sets.

Turning now to FIG. 9, an example packaging insert 900 includes a firstimage 910 that depicts a first theme and/or color story (e.g., WALTDISNEY'S CINDERELLA in a blue color story) of a bedding element and/orset alongside a second image 920 that depicts a second theme and/orcolor story (e.g., WALT DISNEY'S CINDERELLA in a pink color story) ofthe bedding element and/or set. Furthermore, the packaging insert 900includes representations of the alternative looks achievable with thebedding set corresponding to the packing insert 900, depicted in imageinserts 912 (e.g., showing a first achievable look) and 922 (e.g.,showing a second achievable look) respectively.

Turning now to FIG. 10, an example packaging insert 1000 includes afirst image 1010 depicting a theme and/or color story (e.g., WALTDISNEY'S princesses) of a bedding element and/or set alongside a secondimage 1020 depicting a first look (e.g., at 1022 showing a morechild-like theme) and a second look (e.g., at 1024 showing a more maturetheme than that of the first look) both of which are achievable from thebedding element and/or set.

It is to be appreciated that the example packaging inserts and ormarketing stories described herein may be used in the method 1100,described hereinafter. The pamphlet may be included in any periodical,newspaper, or the like, or may be standalone, such as a brochure oradvertisement sheet. The marketing pamphlet may describe the benefits ofa multi-look, multi-color, multi-character, and/or extended use beddingset, such as saving money on multiple bedding sets, as well as theability to satisfy a desire for change or the ability to use the samebedding set for an extended period of time in which tastes and likes maychange.

It should be appreciated that any description, slogan, photos,catch-phrases, and the like may be used to accomplish the task ofdescribing the multi-look bedding set. Furthermore, the marketing may beexpressed in any medium. For example, FIGS. 11-12 illustrate examplemarketing materials 1100 and 1200.

Turning to FIG. 11, an example marketing material 1100 is shown thatincludes a photo 1102, a slogan 1104 and marketing catch phrases 1106,which may corresponds with a bedding element and/or set that isconfigured to achieve multiple looks, as described herein.

Turning to FIG. 12, an example marketing material 1200 is shown thatincludes a photo 1202, a slogan 1204 and marketing catch phrases 1208,which may corresponds with a bedding element and/or set that isconfigured to achieve an extended use, as described herein.

FIG. 13 illustrates a block diagram of a flowchart for a method 1300,arranged in accordance with at least some embodiments of the presentdisclosure. The method 1300 may be implemented for manufacturing amulti-look, multi-color, multi-character, and/or extended use beddingset in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

At 1310, a theme (or themes) is determined. For example, as describedherein, the theme may be from any movie, television show, and the like,any patterns, such as checkered, argyle, stripes, dots, subtle symbol ofa character, and the like, or any other random design, or anycombination thereof.

At 1320, a first graphic to be printed on the first surface of at leastone of the elements of a bedding set is chosen. As explained above, thefirst graphic may comprise one character from a movie. In addition tothe character, the first graphic may further comprise a specific colortheme and any ancillary design elements that fit with the specificcharacter. Alternatively, the first graphic may be just a pattern orrandom design.

At 1330, a second graphic to be printed on the second surface of atleast one of the elements of the bedding set is chosen. As explainedabove, the second graphic may comprise a different character from thesame movie as the first graphic. Similar to the first graphic, thesecond graphic may also comprise a specific color theme and anyancillary design elements that fit with the specific character and thatdiffer from those of the first graphic. Alternatively, the secondgraphic may have no association with the first graphic, and may compriseits own theme separate from that of the first graphic. The secondgraphic may also be just a pattern or random design.

At 1340 and 1350, the first graphic and the second graphic are printedon the first surface and the second surface, respectively. It isenvisioned, that 1310-1350 may be repeated for each element of thebedding set, e.g., a pillow case, sham pillow case, fitted sheet, flatsheet, comforter cover, etc. It should be appreciated that 1340 may beperformed prior to 1330. Alternatively, 1340 may be performed after1310, and 1350 after 1320.

The method 1300 may alternatively include 1360 and 1370. At 1360, athird graphic displaying the theme selected at 1310 is developed. Ingeneral, the third graphic will display the overall theme(s) and centralcharacters, for example, the different characters from the movies and/ordifferent patterns and/or color stories represented in and achievable bythe bedding set. At 1370, the third graphic is printed on an insert. Insome examples, the insert may be included with the bedding set.

Alternatively, the insert may be used as a pamphlet to market the themeand different models that fall within the theme.

As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceededwith the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding pluralelements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly recited.Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” of the present invention arenot intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additionalembodiments that also incorporate the recited features.

Some embodiments of the disclosed device may be implemented, forexample, using a storage medium, a computer-readable medium or anarticle of manufacture, which may store an instruction or a set ofinstructions that, if executed by a machine, may cause the machine toperform a method and/or operations in accordance with embodiments of thedisclosure. Such a machine may include, for example, any suitableprocessing platform, computing platform, computing device, processingdevice, computing system, processing system, computer, processor, or thelike, and may be implemented using any suitable combination of hardwareand/or software.

The computer-readable medium or article may include, for example, anysuitable type of memory unit, memory device, memory article, memorymedium, storage device, storage article, storage medium and/or storageunit, for example, memory (including non-transitory memory), removableor non-removable media, erasable or non-erasable media, writeable orre-writeable media, digital or analog media, hard disk, floppy disk,Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), Compact Disk Recordable (CD-R),Compact Disk Rewriteable (CD-RW), optical disk, magnetic media,magneto-optical media, removable memory cards or disks, various types ofDigital Versatile Disk (DVD), a tape, a cassette, or the like. Theinstructions may include any suitable type of code, such as source code,compiled code, interpreted code, executable code, static code, dynamiccode, encrypted code, and the like, implemented using any suitablehigh-level, low-level, object-oriented, visual, compiled and/orinterpreted programming language.

Based on the foregoing information, it will be readily understood bythose persons skilled in the art that the present invention issusceptible of broad utility and application. Many embodiments andadaptations of the present invention other than those specificallydescribed herein, as well as many variations, modifications, andequivalent arrangements, will be apparent from or reasonably suggestedby the present invention and the foregoing descriptions thereof, withoutdeparting from the substance or scope of the present invention.

Accordingly, while the present invention has been described herein indetail in relation to its embodiment, it is to be understood thisdisclosure is only illustrative and exemplary of the present inventionand is made merely for the purpose of providing a full and enablingdisclosure of the invention. The foregoing disclosure is not intended tobe construed to limit the present invention or otherwise exclude anysuch other embodiments, adaptations, variations, modifications orequivalent arrangements; the present invention being limited only by theclaims appended hereto and the equivalents thereof. Although specificterms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptivesense only and not for the purpose of limitation.

What is claimed is:
 1. A bedding set comprising: a bedding elementcomprising a cavity, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and anopening through which an object may be inserted into the cavity; a firstgraphic printed on the exterior surface; and a second graphic printed onthe interior surface, the first graphic different from the secondgraphic.
 2. The bedding set according to claim 1, where the first andsecond graphics relate to a character.
 3. The bedding set according toclaim 2, where the first graphic comprises an image of the character andthe second graphic comprises a symbol for the character.
 4. The beddingset according to claim 1, where the first graphic relates to a characterand the second graphic relates to a pattern.
 5. The bedding setaccording to claim 1, where the first graphic comprises an image of afirst character and the second graphic comprises an image of a secondcharacter, the first character different from the second character. 6.The bedding set according to claim 5, where the first graphic comprisesa more child-like interpretation of the first character than the secondgraphic does of the second character.
 7. The bedding set according toclaim 1, where the first graphic and the second graphic relate to atheme, the first graphic comprising a more child-like interpretation ofthe theme than the second graphic.
 8. The bedding set according to claim1, the bedding element being a first bedding element, the multi-lookbedding set further comprising: a second bedding element comprising atop surface and a bottom surface; a third graphic printed on the topsurface; and a fourth graphic printed on the bottom surface, the thirdgraphic different than the fourth graphic.
 9. The bedding set accordingto claim 8, where the first graphic is the same as the third graphic andthe second graphic is the same as the fourth graphic.
 10. The beddingset according to claim 9, where the first bedding element is selectedfrom the group consisting of a pillow case, a sham pillow case, and acomforter cover; and the second bedding element is selected from thegroup consisting of a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet.
 11. A beddingelement comprising: a first graphic printed on a top surface of thebedding element; and a second graphic printed on a bottom surface of thebedding element, the first graphic different from the second graphic.12. The bedding element according to claim 11, where the first graphiccomprises an image of a character and the second graphic comprises asymbol for the character.
 13. The bedding element according to claim 11,where the first graphic comprises an image of a first character and thesecond graphic comprises an image of a second character, the firstcharacter different from the second character.
 14. The bedding elementaccording to claim 13, where the first graphic comprises a morechild-like interpretation of the first character than the second graphicdoes of the second character.
 15. The bedding element according to claim11, where the bedding element is a flat sheet or a fitted sheet.
 16. Thebedding set according to claim 11, the bedding element comprising acavity and an opening through which an object may be inserted into thecavity and the bedding element is a pillow case, a sham pillow case, ora comforter cover.
 17. The bedding set according to claim 16, thebedding element comprising an external surface having a top and bottomsurface and an internal surface having a top and bottom surface, wherethe first graphic is printed on the top and bottom of the externalsurface and the second graphic is printed on the top and bottom of theinternal surface.
 18. A method of manufacturing a bedding element havinga first surface and a second surface, the method comprising: determininga theme; selecting a first graphic to be printed on the first surfacebased at least in part on the theme; selecting a second graphic to beprinted on the second surface, the first graphic different than thesecond graphic; and printing the first graphic and the second graphic onthe first surface and the second surface, respectively.
 19. The methodaccording to claim 18, further comprising: selecting a third graphicthat displays and describes the theme, where the third graphic compriseselements of the first graphic and the second graphic; and printing thethird graphic on an insert to be included with the bedding element. 20.The method according to claim 18, where the first graphic includes acharacter and the second graphic includes an indication of thecharacter.